Wakefield to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Wakefield to Preston
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Taking the train from Wakefield to Preston
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Train cost from Wakefield to Preston
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The cheapest tickets between Wakefield and Preston typically run CA$49.40.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.
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Wakefield to Preston departure timetable
On this route, 36 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Wakefield at 00:10 and the last leaving at 21:52 during the week.
For weekend travel to Preston, the earliest departure is at 00:01 and the last one is at 21:28. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 20 minutes.
Train duration for trips from Wakefield to Preston
The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 46 minutes, crossing a total distance of 80 kilometres.
Booking horizon for travel between Wakefield and Preston
Tickets for travel between Wakefield and Preston can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Making your Wakefield to Preston travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Preston.
FAQs about the train journey from Wakefield to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Wakefield to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Wakefield and Preston covers 80 kilometres.
The minimum fare on this route is CA$49.40. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The shortest trip is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
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